Dussehra 2024 in Goa
Dussehra 2024 , also called Dasara or Dasro in Konkani, is an important festival for Hindus. Celebrated with excitement all over the world, this festival represents the victory of good over evil. The festival tells the story of Lord Ram defeating the demon king Ravan after a long battle. “On Dussehra, people celebrate Ravan’s defeat, […]
Chikhal Kalo Festival
In the heart of India’s verdant paradise, Goa, you’ll find Marcel, a charming village. Cocooned by captivating landscapes, Marcel proudly exhibits nature’s grandeur, seamlessly blending abundant foliage with stunning scenery. An oasis of tranquility, it offers an enchanting retreat from the hustle of urban life. Stepping into this sanctuary, one gets an insightful peek into […]
Sao Joao Festival in Goa; Feast of St John The Baptist – Ultimate Guide
ItsGoa covers every aspect of Sao Joao Goa 2022
The famous Damodar Saptah festival is currently being celebrated in Vasco
It’s a grand affair and one that is more than a century old. We’re talking about the Saptah festival in the port city of Goa – Vasco. The festival is celebrated at the Damodar temple located on Swatantara Path every year at the beginning of Shravan, leading up to Ganesh Chaturti. The festival is the […]
Gudi Padwa – The Hindu New Year brings new beginnings
The Hindu New Year is in two days. Known as Gudi Padwa, this is an auspicious festival and is celebrated according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It is considered to be the day of creation. According to legend, Lord Brahma recreated the world after the great flood and the point from which time itself began to […]
Shigmotsav is celebrated to herald the arrival of the spring season
Starting from the 3rd of March, Goa will see the biggest celebration of a Hindu festival spanning the next two weeks. Shigmo or Śigmō is celebrated across Goa to mark the return of men who went to war to fight against those who invaded Goa. The festival gets its name from the Prakrit word Suggimaho […]
The Goa Carnival celebrations 2018: 4 days of fun and frolic
The Goa Carnival celebrations have been a big deal in our home state for hundreds of years. Introduced by the Portuguese some 500 years ago, it is a festival that attracts people from all walks of life and every religion. Goa Carnival celebrations precede the Lenten season. It’s the last few days where every one […]
It’s not just about Bunnies and Eggs
It’s not about Bunnies and Eggs but a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day. (Isaiah 53). Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a […]
Five festive reasons for you to visit Goa this monsoon
If you think monsoon is the worst season to make a trip to Goa? Think again. Here’s an insight to 5 grand festivals held in Goa during the rains. It will definitely make you think of visiting Goa this monsoon. 1.San Joao, 24 June Do you need a reason to get wet? Here is a great excuse. […]
